Vocabulary Building: Uncommon Words
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What does the word 'masticate' mean?

  • To cook food at high temperature
  • To eat a large quantity of food
  • To swallow food quickly
  • To chew or crush food (correct)

    • What is a mausoleum?

  • A large, elaborate tomb (correct)
  • A grand, luxurious hotel
  • A beautiful, natural park
  • A small, simple house

    • What does the word 'mellifluous' describe?

  • A loud or harsh voice
  • A quiet or whispery voice
  • A fast or rapid voice
  • A sweet or musical voice (correct)

    • What is a metamorphosis?

    <p>A complete change in form or character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an obdurate person?

    <p>Someone who is very stubborn and refuses to change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an ovation?

    <p>A loud and enthusiastic show of appreciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'kowtow' mean?

    <p>to act in an excessively subservient manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'labyrinthine' network like?

    <p>irregular and twisting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'languid' describe?

    <p>a person who is slow and relaxed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'libation'?

    <p>a drink poured out as an offering to a deity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'loquacious' mean?

    <p>tending to talk a great deal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'luminary'?

    <p>someone who is notable in a particular field</p> Signup and view all the answers

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